Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Institutional Ownership: 37.62% (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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ASX:CEN Contact Energy Ltd ASX:CEN
61 GF Score
Price A$7.50
GF Value A$6.74
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Contact Energy Institutional Ownership?

Contact Energy ASX:CEN 61 Institutional Ownership is 37.62% as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Contact Energy's institutional ownership is 37.62%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Contact Energy's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Contact Energy's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 0.00%.

Contact Energy Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Contact Energy's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Contact Energy Institutional Ownership Chart

Contact Energy Historical Data

The historical data trend for Contact Energy can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 33.59 32.98 33.54 33.75 34.54 36.10 36.48 36.64 37.63 37.62
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Contact Energy Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 37.62% mean?
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has a Institutional Ownership of 37.62% as of Jul. 14, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors.
Is Contact Energy's Institutional Ownership too high?
Contact Energy's current Institutional Ownership is 37.62%. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's Institutional Ownership compare to competitors?
Contact Energy's Institutional Ownership of 37.62% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Institutional Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. Contact Energy's current Institutional Ownership is 37.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contact Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.74, compared to a current price of A$7.50 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 37.62%. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current Institutional Ownership is 37.62% as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$7.50 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.74. GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CEN:

  • Institutional Ownership: 37.62%
  • GF Value™: A$6.74 vs. price of A$7.50 (11.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Contact Energy Business Description

Address 29 Brandon Street, Harbour City Tower, Wellington, NTL, NZL, 6011
Contact Energy is a diversified and integrated energy company. It owns a fleet of hydro, geothermal, and gas-fired generation assets, which produce more than 25% of New Zealand's electricity. It also retails electricity and gas to nearly half a million customers.
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